OVERVIEW: Activating the potential of the Olympic Sculpture Park, the Manager of Public Engagement will develop and implement innovative programs related to art, the urban environment, and its connection to broader global environmental and cultural issues. This position will deepen and grow existing relationships with audiences, communities, volunteers, organizations, and artists.  

REPORTS TO: Associate Director, Public Engagement 
WORK SCHEDULE: This role typically works business hours Monday – Friday, with seasonal weekend and evening work, pending program schedule.
COMPENSATION: $30 - $33 / hour

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1. Conceptualize, develop, and implement creative, community-engaged arts and environmental programming with an eye toward participation, social action, play, wonder, and creativity, primarily at Olympic Sculpture Park.  
2. Lead key public engagement programming series at the Sculpture Park, including Summer at SAM, Winter Programming at OSP, and annual programs such as SAM REMIX and Waterfront Block Party. 
3. Coordinate program execution using institutional project management tools (Asana, Momentous Elite, Social Tables, etc.) and in coordination with the relevant departmental representatives including Development, Curatorial, and Operations.  
4. Conduct audience research on relevant programs; analyze findings, report on results; initiate occasional evaluation projects based at the Park. 
5. Build and sustain mutually beneficial partnerships with arts, social service, and other community-based organizations, with a focus on representation of BIPOC, queer, and differently-abled communities.  
6. Cultivate relationships with artists and performers that are equitable and mutually beneficial.  
7. Along with members of the Education and Public Engagement team, coordinate volunteers, docents, interns, and staff to support public engagement programs as needed.  
8. Support the execution of public programs and education programs developed by team members across the division that take place at all three SAM sites. 
9. Collaborate with the Marketing department on promotional activities for program(s). In consultation with Communications, coordinate social media, email, and other relevant content. Write program guide copy, maintain events database systems, and assist in editing and proofreading. 
10. Participate in determining the annual slate of public engagement initiatives with the public engagement team and set priorities and goals centered around equity, accessibility, and inclusion for all programs.  
11. Collaborate on annual budgeting for public programs; manage budget processes for individual projects including contracts, grants management and reporting, invoices, and other internal documents. Compile and track statistics on attendance, revenue, and expenses. 
12. Supervise an emerging arts leader intern at least once per year at the Sculpture Park.  
13. Represent Education & Public Engagement at relevant external and internal meetings including with the Olympic Sculpture Park Board / Community Committee. 
14. Assume other responsibilities as requested or as needed by the museum. 

  
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 

1. BA or the appropriate and relevant combination of education & experience in a field related to the arts, the environment, museum studies, or performance. 
2. 3+ years in a related work environment, experience working in/ with public venues and/or experience with event planning, arts festivals, museum programming, performing arts (especially in outdoor venues), or other types of visitor-focused experiences.     
3. Knowledge of local PNW performing artists and arts organizations.  
4. Experience creating partnerships and developing programs in collaboration with intelligent, opinionated, organized, and fast-moving teammates. 
5. Ability to successfully manage time and responsibilities across the departments and audiences associated with this position. 
6. Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and to project a professional image when giving and taking information in writing, in person, and over the phone. 
7. Strong track record in exercising sound, timely judgment in a dynamic environment. 
8. Strong organizational skills; ability to work effectively with personnel from many disciplines; experience in handling daily operations and in timely, effective decision-making. 
9. Demonstrated proficiency and accuracy using MS Office products, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and other software programs. 
10. Ability to carry out and adhere to museum policies and procedures for security and safety of visitors, artwork, and museum facilities in a complete, consistent, and timely manner and the ability to support management decisions in a positive, professional manner.